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I have an Alpha Spectra autopilot. I consists of the linear drive unit, computer, and compass. When the boat was new to me 5 years ago, it was glitchy but working through the company, I removed the faulty wind steering board (there was a windvane that mounted on the stern rail) and that fixed it. Except for the fact that I have no wind steering.
Overall it seems a very reliable unit and holds a course well. I want to do more single handed racing and and feel the lack of wind steering or tack/gybe function is limiting.
Does anyone know of a way to integrate N2K wind data to the Alpha Spectra. Their customer service is ok but the guy is a little curt. I asked and he just said Stan Honey like their autopilot and has a way to do this. That was it. I Googled the heck out of that but couldn't find anything.
Of course the new pilots with 8-9 axis MEMS compass, remote, and integrated wind sensing would be an upgrade but is it worth it.
I recently upgraded to the B&G Triton sensors and displays. Can I get away with just the new computer and remote? Will my existing compass suffice or is it a false economy after the adapters to integrate it? Is the NAC-2 ok for a 37' boat or would I have to go to the NAC-3?